Cycling Paradise of Provence - to and from Avignon
Self guided from EUR € 1088
Bike tour in France
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An adventure in alluring Avignon and picturesque Provence
Provence is a truly blissful region bursting with alluring aromas, from the intense spice of the Châteauneuf du Pape wines and the warm fragrances of sun-blessed olive skins to the waves of herbal fragrances emanating from the thyme and rosemary fields blanketing the hills. Cycling in Provence is an experience for every sense - this bike tour will satisfy them all!
Beginning and ending in attractive Avignon, this itinerary is designed in the true spirit of slow vacationing, allowing you to stop as frequently as you fancy to soak in the splendor of the fabulous French countryside. In addition to scenic loop rides, your itinerary features rest days, so you're always cycling in comfort. These days, as well as stops along the tour routes, allow you ample time to sample the sumptuous provencal food and luxurious wines, mingle with the locals at marvellous market stalls, and explore the kind of bike routes that make for an unbeatable French cycling trip.
Highlights
- Scenic villages of Gordes, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Les Baux-de-Provence & Roussillon
- Luberon mountain range
- World-renowned cuisine
- Châteauneuf du Pape wine
- Avignon, a medieval treasure
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- Optional extension to Arles
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Daily program
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Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Welcome to Avignon! There will be a welcome meeting either today or tomorrow where you'll receive detailed information on your tour and a personalized bike fitting.The history of Avignon predates the Romans, but it was Catholicism that put it on the map. In 1309, an elected French pope transformed vast areas of Avignon into public squares, constructed an enormous papal palace, and completed three miles of protective walls complete with impressive towers. If you arrive early enough today, be sure to visit the hilltop park to enjoy the best views of the city. You might also like to tour the immense papal palace, stroll through the trendy traffic-free shopping district, and soak up the atmosphere in the charming, shady squares.
Day 2: Avignon - Chateauneuf du Pape - St. Laurent des Arbres - Avignon (42 mi/68km, elevation gain/loss 310m)
Heading north out of Avignon, catch your first glimpse of the glorious Provence countryside, replete with verdant orchands and gorgeous farmhouses. You'll soon arrive in the famous Côtes-du-Rhone wine-making village of Châteuneuf du Pape where you can enjoy a wine tasting (not included in tour price). Loop back through the captivating countryside for your second evening in Avignon.Day 3: Avignon to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, optional loop to Venasque (12 mi/20 km, elevation gain/loss 110m or 650m)
Leaving the city, you'll reach Jonquerettes after a gentle uphill. Heading back down into the valley, arrive in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, an 'island city' that's really a compact medieval town, well known for its intiguing art galleries and antique shops. It's a truly lovely place to stroll around and explore, perhaps enjoying lunch on the grass by the charming quay.For those wanting to pedal further, you can choose between two additional routes. One option (25 mi/40 km) is to continue cycling to reach Pernes-les-Fontaines. As the name suggests, this wonderful village is home to over 40 ancient fountains! You'll then ride on small country roads to Venasque, one of France's most beautiful medieval towns perched on a steep cliff. Its 12th-century church and three Saracen towers offer a spectacular view of the surrounding area. Another option (14 mi/22 km) is to cycle to Fontaine de Caucluse further to Lagnes before returning to Isle sur la Sorgue for the next two nights.
Day 4: Isle sur la Sorgue - Gordes - Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue (38 or 47 mi/61 or 75 km, elevation gain/loss 575m or 1000m)
Today you're in for a real treat! You'll cycle from one gorgeous settlement to the next, with two of these medieval towns considered amongst the most beautiful in France: Gordes and Roussillon. They're a wonderful reward after the effort of the uphill climbs.Choose from two different options to top off your day. One option brings you back to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on a dedicated bike path, a former railway line converted into a quality bike lane. Another option takes you to Bonnieux before returning you to Isle.
Day 5: Isle sur la Sorgue - Eygalières - St. Rémy de Provence (23 mi/37km, elevation gain/loss 200m)
Scenic roads lined with pear and apple orchards accompany you as you head toward Cavaillon. You may experience a bit of traffic, but shortly after crossing the Durance River, the deserted country roads return and you'll again pass through tiny villages until you reach Eygalières. Eygalières has preserved its authentic charm with beautiful stone houses, almost always framed with a touch of green or sweet-smelling flowers. Continuing on a somewhat rocky path, right below the impressive limestone ridge of the Alpilles, you have a chance to stop at a family-run wine estate for a tasting (not included). Today's destination is St. Rémy.Day 6: St. Rémy - Fontvieille - Les Baux-de-Provence - St Rémy (26 mi/42km, elevation gain/loss 400m)
Today you can relax and enjoy the lovely town of St. Rémy. Alternatively, challenge yourself with a ride to Les Baux-de-Provence!If staying in St. Rémy, you'll find an abundance of chic restaurants, private Renaissance mansions, beautifully restored homes, and charming chapels and convents to feast your eyes on. One of St. Rémy's claims to fame is the fact that Van Gogh spent the last year of his life committed in the psychiatric institution at the Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole.
For those riding to Les Baux-de-Provence, you're in for an exciting day of riding along the winding streets of the Alpilles mountains. Pine tree landscapes and fields of wildflowers accompany you as you reach Les Baux-de-Provence. This town has an incredibly beautiful citadel that towers over the surrounding countryside, as well as quaint chapels, a museum, and plenty of history. Here, you'll have the chance to sample a few of the high quality red and rosé wines that this area is known for, before returning to St. Remy.
Day 7: Return to Avignon
The tour ends after breakfast when you'll be taken back to Avignon.Don't want the adventure to end? Consider the optional extension to Arles or even a cycling day tour in Provence or Luberon.
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Tour program
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Welcome to Avignon! There will be a welcome meeting either today or tomorrow where you'll receive detailed information on your tour and a personalized bike fitting.The history of Avignon predates the Romans, but it was Catholicism that put it on the map. In 1309, an elected French pope transformed vast areas of Avignon into public squares, constructed an enormous papal palace, and completed three miles of protective walls complete with impressive towers. If you arrive early enough today, be sure to visit the hilltop park to enjoy the best views of the city. You might also like to tour the immense papal palace, stroll through the trendy traffic-free shopping district, and soak up the atmosphere in the charming, shady squares.
Day 2: Avignon - Chateauneuf du Pape - St. Laurent des Arbres - Avignon (42 mi/68km, elevation gain/loss 310m)
Heading north out of Avignon, catch your first glimpse of the glorious Provence countryside, replete with verdant orchands and gorgeous farmhouses. You'll soon arrive in the famous Côtes-du-Rhone wine-making village of Châteuneuf du Pape where you can enjoy a wine tasting (not included in tour price). Loop back through the captivating countryside for your second evening in Avignon.Day 3: Avignon to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, optional loop to Venasque (12 mi/20 km, elevation gain/loss 110m or 650m)
Leaving the city, you'll reach Jonquerettes after a gentle uphill. Heading back down into the valley, arrive in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, an 'island city' that's really a compact medieval town, well known for its intiguing art galleries and antique shops. It's a truly lovely place to stroll around and explore, perhaps enjoying lunch on the grass by the charming quay.For those wanting to pedal further, you can choose between two additional routes. One option (25 mi/40 km) is to continue cycling to reach Pernes-les-Fontaines. As the name suggests, this wonderful village is home to over 40 ancient fountains! You'll then ride on small country roads to Venasque, one of France's most beautiful medieval towns perched on a steep cliff. Its 12th-century church and three Saracen towers offer a spectacular view of the surrounding area. Another option (14 mi/22 km) is to cycle to Fontaine de Caucluse further to Lagnes before returning to Isle sur la Sorgue for the next two nights.
Day 4: Isle sur la Sorgue - Gordes - Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue (38 or 47 mi/61 or 75 km, elevation gain/loss 575m or 1000m)
Today you're in for a real treat! You'll cycle from one gorgeous settlement to the next, with two of these medieval towns considered amongst the most beautiful in France: Gordes and Roussillon. They're a wonderful reward after the effort of the uphill climbs.Choose from two different options to top off your day. One option brings you back to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on a dedicated bike path, a former railway line converted into a quality bike lane. Another option takes you to Bonnieux before returning you to Isle.
Day 5: Isle sur la Sorgue - Eygalières - St. Rémy de Provence (23 mi/37km, elevation gain/loss 200m)
Scenic roads lined with pear and apple orchards accompany you as you head toward Cavaillon. You may experience a bit of traffic, but shortly after crossing the Durance River, the deserted country roads return and you'll again pass through tiny villages until you reach Eygalières. Eygalières has preserved its authentic charm with beautiful stone houses, almost always framed with a touch of green or sweet-smelling flowers. Continuing on a somewhat rocky path, right below the impressive limestone ridge of the Alpilles, you have a chance to stop at a family-run wine estate for a tasting (not included). Today's destination is St. Rémy.Day 6: St. Rémy - Fontvieille - Les Baux-de-Provence - St Rémy (26 mi/42km, elevation gain/loss 400m)
Today you can relax and enjoy the lovely town of St. Rémy. Alternatively, challenge yourself with a ride to Les Baux-de-Provence!If staying in St. Rémy, you'll find an abundance of chic restaurants, private Renaissance mansions, beautifully restored homes, and charming chapels and convents to feast your eyes on. One of St. Rémy's claims to fame is the fact that Van Gogh spent the last year of his life committed in the psychiatric institution at the Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole.
For those riding to Les Baux-de-Provence, you're in for an exciting day of riding along the winding streets of the Alpilles mountains. Pine tree landscapes and fields of wildflowers accompany you as you reach Les Baux-de-Provence. This town has an incredibly beautiful citadel that towers over the surrounding countryside, as well as quaint chapels, a museum, and plenty of history. Here, you'll have the chance to sample a few of the high quality red and rosé wines that this area is known for, before returning to St. Remy.
Day 7: St. Rémy - Les Baux-de-Provence - Maussane - Arles (31 mi/50 km, elevation gain/loss +250m/-300m)
Today you'll pedal in the gorgeous Alpilles Mountains, first passing the incredible Romanesque Chapel of St. Gabriel, which dates back to the 12th century. Soon, you'll begin the climb to Les Beaux, a 4 km uphill stretch to reach this lovely clifftop village. The spectacular view and exhilarating downhill make the climb well worth the effort! You'll head back towards the plains, passing the ruins of a 2000-year-old aqueduct before reaching Arles and its Roman coliseum.Day 8: Return to Avignon
The tour ends after breakfast when you'll be taken back to Avignon.Extensions
Arles Loop Extension: 1-night\
Day 8: Arles Loop (29, 38, or 41 mi/46, 56, or 66 km)
If you choose this extension, you will cycle out of Arles heading south toward the Camargue. You will see the landscapse of the Carmargue from the horses and lagoons to the bulls, rice fields, and reeds. This extension gives you the extra time to discover the great wilderness of the Camargue with its pink flamingos and saltwater lagoons stretching out as far as the eye can see.
Overnight in Arles.Day 9: Return to Avignon
The tour ends after breakfast when you'll be taken back to Avignon.Includes: one extra night in Arles, additional day of cycling routes, and use of hybrid bike rental.
Camargue Extension: 2-nights
Day 8: Arles Loop (29, 38, or 41 mi/46, 56, or 66 km)
If you choose this extension, you will cycle out of Arles heading south toward the Camargue. You will see the landscapse of the Carmargue from the horses and lagoons to the bulls, rice fields, and reeds. This extension gives you the extra time to discover the great wilderness of the Camargue with its pink flamingos and saltwater lagoons stretching out as far as the eye can see.
Overnight in Arles.Day 9: Arles to Saintes Maries de la Mer (34 mi/54 km; elev: +164ft/ +50m/-100m)
Cycle south through marshlands and rice fields into the heart of the Camargue Nature Park. The park boast untamed and endless lagoons that are known to be home to some very special plant species that are able to survive the harsh saltwater conditions. The earth cracks with salt crystals that reflect the beautiful warmth of the Mediterranean sun. You'll soon veer to follow along the sea wall, a thin strip of land running alongside the Mediterranean Sea. Continue until you see the famed bell tower and white-washed homes of Saintes-Maries de la Mer,Day 10: Return to Avignon
The tour ends after breakfast when you'll be taken back to Avignon.Includes: one extra night in Arles and one extra night in Saintes Maries de la Mer, two additional day of cycling route details, and use of hybrid bike rental.
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Accommodation
Hotels
Below is a sample hotel list based on availability. The final list is subject to change.
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Dates & Prices
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Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1088 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1511 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1438 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1961 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1750 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 2695 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1925 Book Mar 1–31 (Daily)Mar 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2925 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1338 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1850 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1700 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2423 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book Jun 1–25 (Daily)Jun 1–25 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 2138 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3394 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2350 Book Jun 26–30 (Daily)Jun 26–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3706 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1338 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1850 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1700 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2423 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 2138 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3394 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2350 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3706 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book Oct 1–24 (Daily)Oct 1–24 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Oct 1–24 (Daily)Oct 1–24 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Oct 1–24 (Daily)Oct 1–24 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Oct 1–24 (Daily)Oct 1–24 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1088 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1511 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1163 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1641 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Oct 25–26 (Daily)Oct 25–26 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Oct 27–31 (Daily)Oct 27–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1088 Book Oct 27–31 (Daily)Oct 27–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1511 Book Oct 27–31 (Daily)Oct 27–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Oct 27–31 (Daily)Oct 27–31 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Oct 1–31 (Daily)Oct 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1913 Book Oct 1–31 (Daily)Oct 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 3002 Book Oct 1–31 (Daily)Oct 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2213 Book Oct 1–31 (Daily)Oct 1–31 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 3413 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1088 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1511 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1500 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Classic Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2078 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 1750 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 6 Night Tour € 2695 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 1925 Book Nov 1–15 (Daily)Nov 1–15 (Daily) Luxury Hotels: 7 Night Tour € 2925 Book Show pricing details and extra options →
Cycling Paradise of Provence - Classic Hotels
- Season 1 2025 Daily Mar 1–31 & Oct 25–Nov 15 from € 10882025 departures: Daily Mar 1–31 and Oct 25–Nov 15
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1150 Single occupancy € 1573 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 1600 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1088 Single occupancy € 1511 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100 - Season 2 2025 Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 & Aug 1–Oct 26 from € 11632025 departures: Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 and Aug 1–Oct 26
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1225 Single occupancy € 1703 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 1663 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1163 Single occupancy € 1641 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100 - Season 3 2025 Daily Jun 26–Jul 31 from € 13382025 departures: Daily Jun 26–Jul 31
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1400 Single occupancy € 2012 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 1850 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1338 Single occupancy € 1950 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100
- Season 1 2025 Daily Mar 1–31 from € 14382025 departures: Daily Mar 1–31
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1500 Single occupancy € 2023 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 2650 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1438 Single occupancy € 1961 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request - Season 2 2025 Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 & Aug 1–Nov 15 from € 15002025 departures: Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 and Aug 1–Nov 15
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1563 Single occupancy € 2141 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 2800 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1500 Single occupancy € 2078 Bike rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request - Season 3 2025 Daily Jun 26–Jul 31 from € 17002025 departures: Daily Jun 26–Jul 31
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1763 Single occupancy € 2486 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 3188 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1700 Single occupancy € 2423 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request
Cycling Paradise of Provence - Luxury Hotels
- Season 1 2025 Daily Mar 1–31 & Nov 1–15 from € 17502025 departures: Daily Mar 1–31 and Nov 1–15
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1813 Single occupancy € 2758 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 3363 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1750 Single occupancy € 2695 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100 - Season 2 2025 Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 & Aug 1–Oct 31 from € 19132025 departures: Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 and Aug 1–Oct 31
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1975 Single occupancy € 3064 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 3713 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1913 Single occupancy € 3002 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100 - Season 3 2025 Daily Jun 26–Jul 31 from € 21382025 departures: Daily Jun 26–Jul 31
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 2200 Single occupancy € 3456 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 4138 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 2138 Single occupancy € 3394 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 95 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 95 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 100 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 100
- Season 1 2025 Daily Mar 1–31 & Nov 1–15 from € 19252025 departures: Daily Mar 1–31 and Nov 1–15
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 1988 Single occupancy € 2988 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 3725 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 1925 Single occupancy € 2925 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request - Season 2 2025 Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 & Aug 1–Oct 31 from € 22132025 departures: Daily Apr 1–Jun 25 and Aug 1–Oct 31
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 2275 Single occupancy € 3475 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 4188 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 2213 Single occupancy € 3413 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request - Season 3 2025 Daily Jun 26–Jul 31 from € 23502025 departures: Daily Jun 26–Jul 31
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package 1-3 travelers Double occupancy € 2413 Single occupancy € 3769 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) € 4625 4-6 travelers Double occupancy € 2350 Single occupancy € 3706 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Cannondale, Trek or similarIncluded Electric bike Scott, Trek, or similar€ 106 Luxury touring bike Cannondale, Trek, or similar€ 106 Gravel bike Scott Addict Gravel 40 or similar€ 111 Road bike Cannondale 105€ 111 Extensions Price Arles extension 1 nightOn request Camargue extension 2 nightsOn request
Included services
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- 6 x nights in selected hotel category, double occupancy
- Breakfasts
- Welcome meeting on day 1 or 2 in Avignon
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- GPX files
- Transfer to Avignon on day 7
- Emergency telephone support
- Road Book with detailed cycling itineraries and integrated maps
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- 7 x nights in selected hotel category, double occupancy
- Breakfasts
- Welcome meeting on day 1 or 2 in Avignon
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- GPX files
- Transfer to Avignon on day 8
- Emergency telephone support
- Road Book with detailed cycling itineraries and integrated maps
- Season 1 2025 Daily Mar 1–31 & Oct 25–Nov 15 from € 1088
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Map
Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.
Surface and terrain
This bike tour features moderate but steady climbs. Ideally, participants should be in good physical condition and prepared to cycle an average of 30 miles per day. Electric bikes are available.
The rides are on small country roads and farming tracks. Although we try to avoids roads with heavier traffic, you will still be sharing the tarmac with motor vehicles, especially when leaving or entering cities.
How to get there
Nearest airport: Paris CDG
Nearest train station: Avignon -
Reviews
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★★★★★ M. Jane Hughes 4 months ago
Amazing countryside
We love the self guided. We come and go as we like. Stop and experience what we want. Loved the lavender fields but loved the tarragon ones as well. Friendly and helpful people. The rides were set to go by many amazing sites. Loved it.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- Two
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ B. Powell 7 months ago
Quintessential Provence!
A great sampling of quintessential Provence villages and sights... hilltop villages, wild poppies, fields of lavender. We thoroughly enjoyed all the scenery and activities along the way.
The first day of riding between Avignon and CdP was congested with car traffic (as to be expected close to a bigger city/area), but the other days were primarily smaller roadways and paths and very enjoyable and scenic. We did the add-on day to Arles and were really glad that we included that city in our tour. It felt complete to conclude the trip in Arles. A few of the gps routes lead us into the city center at end of day (instead of directly to hotel), but it was easy to navigate to hotels, and the gps tracks were otherwise very helpful to follow.
We opted for the self-guided tour but felt very supported by the local tour operator who was very responsive to any inquiries we had via WhatsApp.
We have many good memories of this trip!
- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ David Frac 8 months ago
Wonderful bike trip!
We very much enjoyed the bike trip in Provence. The e-bikes provided were fantastic. The routes selected were so nice! Maybe 10% of the trip was on traffic roads, the rest was on bike paths, quiet country roads or even gravel roads through farmlands. We really appreciated the hand-off of the equipment, everything about the bikes was very well explained. We also appreciated the pre-tour meeting, where we went over every detail of the trip and received recommendations. We really appreciated receiving the GPX files ahead of the trip, so we could download them and follow the GPS guidance. The towns we visited were so very nice, we appreciated the care given to the construction of the route. The accommodations at the various hotels were excellent. The one thing I will mention about this trip is the Mistral Winds, which I had never heard of before. We were lucky, we only had one day of moderate winds, but I understand they can be strong at times. On the first day of our bike trip, from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we actually found two bike paths that were not on your printed directions or gpx files. The first was apparently some brand new four lane bike path that a local told us about. This is soon after you cross the Rhone river from Avignon. The second was near Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we happened to see some cyclists on this path, and took that instead of riding on the road.
I wish I could be more specific about where these two trails were, but the details have slipped my mind. If you can somehow update your routes/directions for these bike paths, I think it would help future bikers.- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was our third bike tour.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ David Brown 9 months ago
Magical Mystery Tour
Cycling around Provence is a wonderful experience. The countryside is exquisite and the towns magical.
Our tour was perfectly organised. Our bikes were quality and were delivered to our hotel on time with a thorough explanation on how to use the ebike. Our tour organiser met us to make sure we had everything we needed for our self guided cycling three days. She was very thorough and lovely.
We had great weather which always helps. The maps they provided are amazing. You pretty much avoid all main roads and cycle on picturesque little pathways and side roads. We felt very safe. Was a magical experience.- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1 now
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Francisco Averhoff 9 months ago
Great location- tour operator lacking
Recommend the trip, with another tour company, not Walk Inn. Service and access to assistance was very poor
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★★★★★ Francisco Averhoff 9 months ago
Great location- tour operator lacking
Recommend the trip, with another tour company, not Walk Inn. Service and access to assistance was very poor
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★★★★★ Francisco Averhoff 9 months ago
beautiful countryside
the hotels were very nice (we upgraded) and the bike riding was very doable and the countryside was beautiful. we have done 5 self guided bike tours through biketours.com and have been very satisfied, however for this trip the actual travel agency in France (Walk Inn) was unsatisfactory: 1. they did not meet with us and did not go over the routes; 2.did not meet with us to go over the bike equipment; 3. we had trouble with the GPS system on our phones and they provided no assistance; 4. the written maps/routes did not match the routes on the GPS (once we were able to get it on our phone); 5. the GPS routes that we finally downloaded were often for the trip going in the opposite direction which made the navigation more challenging; 6. Finally, the hotel transfers and bike provider were subcontracted by Walk Inn making coordination difficult and furthermore, Walk Inn did not answer our calls using the phone number provider for emergency contact. Overall because of the in country travel agency , Walk Inn, this trip was only fair and could have been excellent.
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★★★★★ Shannon McDougall October 6, 2023
Great Trip
This was a great trip with well organized logistics and routes. We downloaded a GPX file reader and found the daily routes were easy to follow. The files need to be updated for day 4 and day 6 as routes had a couple of deadends but we managed. Overall all a great trip, not too difficult!
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★★★★★ Edouard Cornudet June 21, 2023
Amazing
France is perfect for cycling. And we follow all the instruction in the paper and arrive well everywhere. There were like 3 or 4 instructions in the whole book that weren't good but in general it was very well indicated. Organization was great and philip was also perfect as loos 3 tired in two days, every morning before the start he came with new tires to replace the old ones. Thanks!
- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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